Any person intending to provide the in-flight and maritime connectivity services may apply to the Central Government under rule 6 of Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026 to obtain authorisation to provide such services in respect of the service area specified for the same.

(1) The in-flight and maritime connectivity service authorisation consists of authorisation for the following miscellaneous telecommunication services which may be provided on ships or aircrafts using wireless connectivity, namely:— 

  (a) transmission, emission or reception of voice or non-voice messages, including video messages; and 

  (b) internet service. 

(2) Every new authorised entity, in order to provide in-flight and maritime connectivity services shall— 

  (a) enter into an agreement with a new authorised entity or licensee that holds authorisation or license to provide access services in all twenty-two service areas; and 

  (b) for establishing connectivity between ships or aircrafts and the telecommunication network of the new authorised entity or licensee referred to in clause (a), enter into an agreement with an entity that holds authorisation or license to provide direct-air-to-ground communication service or national long distance services using very small aperture terminal: 

Provided that, in respect of services specified under clause (b) of this sub-rule, for using the telecommunication network, the new authorised entity may also enter into an agreement with an entity that holds authorisation or license to provide internet service in national service area.

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A person specified in clause (a), who also fulfils the condition specified in clause (b), shall be eligible to apply for authorisation under rule 6, namely:— 

(a) it is a company— 

   (i) in which foreign direct investment, if any, is in conformity with the policy issued by the Government of India from time to time in respect of foreign direct investment and applicable law; and

   (ii) the general character of whose management is sound in terms of its track record in providing telecommunication services or in establishing, operating, maintaining or expanding telecommunication networks in a responsible manner. 

 

(b) it has no pending dues:
 

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SI. No.	Service Authorisation	Processing Fee (Rs.)	Entry Fee (Rs.)	Guarantee (Rs.)
1	PMRTS Authorisation	10,000	20,000	20,000
2	Enterprise Communication Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	2,00,000
3	M2M Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	Nil
4	PM WANI Service Authorisation	Nil	Nil	Nil
5	IFMC Service Authorisation	10,000	Nil	Nil
6	Aeronautical Data Communication Authorisation	10,000	1,00,000	Nil

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